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BUSINESS ·EUROPEAN UNION ·July 19, 2026

Christine Lagarde says "swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces" over US strikes

“"swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces"”
Christine Lagarde, President
✦ Summary · July 19, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

The United States launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iranian targets on Sunday, aiming at facilities used by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to the US military. The strikes came in retaliation for a recent attack that killed American troops in Jordan. US Central Command stated the operation was intended to reduce Iran’s capacity to dominate the Strait of Hormuz and to impose consequences on Guard forces, which hold significant influence within Iran’s government. In response, Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising fears the conflict could draw in neighboring Israel. The exchanges mark a further breakdown of last month’s interim ceasefire deal, with both sides striking civilian infrastructure across the region.